Benet passed its first test against Downers Grove North this season.

The Redwings aced their second.

Eight days after edging the Trojans in three sets, Benet served 12 aces in sweeping Downers Grove North 25-11, 25-16 in the final of the Wheaton Classic on Saturday at Wheaton Warrenville South.

Junior libero Claire Weathers led Benet (16-1) with four aces, while senior middle Lynney Tarnow had three aces and senior outside hitters Brooklynne Brass and Sophia Chinetti two apiece.

“Serve and pass,” Benet coach Brad Baker said. “How you pass is going to determine the level that you play at, and obviously serving is the first line of your defense.

“If you can serve and can keep them off the net, it makes things a lot easier.”

Things were easy for the Redwings from the start. They had

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